Recently, the Congress party made it clear that Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury won’t attend the Ram Mandir event on January 22. This decision came amid discussions and different opinions within the INDIA bloc partners. The Congress party said the event had turned into an RSS/BJP thing, and so, the leaders decided not to go.
The Political Scene
This announcement reveals the connection between religion and politics in India. While many people in the country personally worship Lord Ram, the Congress accuses the RSS/BJP of treating the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as a political project. According to the Congress, they plan the inauguration for political advantages.
Congress Stand: Three Main Reasons
The Congress, in a statement by general secretary Jairam Ramesh, gave three main reasons for not attending:
Politicization of Ram Temple
The Congress says the RSS/BJP is turning the Ram Temple into a political matter, which goes against its spiritual significance for many.
Incomplete Temple
The Congress suggests that the inauguration is rushed for political gains, questioning the sincerity of the chosen timing.
Electoral Timing
The Congress questions the sincerity of the chosen timing, suggesting that the inauguration is hurried for political gains.
INDIA Bloc: Different Opinions
The Congress isn’t the only one saying no. The CPM, led by Sitaram Yechury, also declined, disapproving of mixing religion with politics. Hemant Soren from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is open to attending, while Mamata Banerjee from Trinamool calls it a “gimmick show,” showing the differing views within the INDIA bloc.
Looking Forward
As the Ram Mandir event nears, the Congress’s choice not to join in highlights how religion and politics mix in India. The party stresses the importance of separating personal faith from political actions. The various opinions within the INDIA bloc show the challenge of bringing together different views in a politically charged atmosphere.
Conclusion
In a place where faith and politics meet, Congress’s decision not to go to the Ram Mandir event reflects the difficulty of balancing personal beliefs and political motives. We’ll see how the narrative around the Ram Temple develops on January 22, influencing discussions within the INDIA bloc and beyond.
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